The lush green countryside of Holland and Germany are your introduction to the highlights of Europe. Explore the fascinating cities of Venice, Paris and Rome, and Avignon, with its imposing Papal Palace.

Overview:

The lush green countryside of Holland and Germany are your introduction to the highlights of Europe. Explore the fascinating cities of Venice, Paris and Rome, and Avignon, with its imposing Papal Palace.

After checking into your Trafalgar hotel, the rest of your day is at leisure.

Day : 2

London Free Day

Number of Days : 1

Today, explore the city at your own pace. See the sights, visit the museums, picnic in the parks or shop on the high streets - the list is endless and the choice is yours.Full Breakfast

Day : 3

London – Amsterdam

Number of Days : 1

This morning meet your Travel Director and traveling companions to board your Trafalgar coach and set off from London. See the famous White Cliffs of Dover as you cross by ferry to Calais, France. Continue by coach through Belgium to The Netherlands. In Amsterdam enjoy an orientation of the historic city centre. Tonight consider a canal cruise in a glass-topped boat – it's a great way to see the city.Full Breakfast

Day : 4

Amsterdam – Rhine Cruise – Rhineland

Number of Days : 1

Cross through The Netherlands and east into Germany. Cruise down the River Rhine past picturesque villages, steep vineyards and medieval castles. Arrive later at your Rhineland hotel.Buffet Breakfast, Dinner

Day : 5

Rhineland – Lake Lucerne

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Follow the Rhine valley to the Swiss border near Basel and continue through central Switzerland to Lucerne. Your orientation includes the Old Town, the Chapel Bridge and the poignant Lion Monument, built in memory of Louis XVI's Swiss Guards. Don't forget to shop for Swiss chocolate and exquisite watches.Buffet Breakfast, Dinner

Day : 6

Lake Lucerne – Venice (2 Nights)

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Enjoy splendid views of alpine scenery as you follow the St. Gotthard highway south to Chiasso at the border with Italy. Travel past Lake Como to the magical city of Venice.Buffet Breakfast, Dinner

Day : 7

Venice Orientation and Free Time

Number of Days : 1

Cruise along Venice's Giudecca canal to St. Mark's Square. View the ornate Doge's Palace where the Venetian rulers once lived. Watch the Venetian craftsmen at work creating local specialities at a glassblowing workshop on Giudecca Island.Buffet Breakfast

Day : 8

Venice – Rome (2 Nights)

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Cross the Veneto plains and drive over the Apennine Mountains. Continue through Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio to Rome - the Eternal City.Buffet Breakfast

Day : 9

Rome Sightseeing and Free Time

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This morning consider an Optional Experience to the Sistine Chapel featuring Michelangelo's magnificent frescoed ceiling, considered to be his crowning achievement. Then your Local Specialist takes you on a sightseeing tour starting with a visit to St. Peter's Basilica. View the Colosseum and see the ancient sites of Rome. Spend the rest of the day exploring on your own.Buffet Breakfast

Day : 10

Rome – Florence

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Travel north through the rolling hills of Umbria into Tuscany and the Renaissance city of Florence. Enjoy spectacular views of the city from Piazzale Michelangelo. Spend free time visiting Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo and Giotto's Bell Tower. Shop for high-quality leather goods and 18-carat gold jewellery, for which the city is renowned.Buffet Breakfast

Day : 11

Florence – Pisa – Monaco – Cannes (2 Nights)

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View the Leaning Tower in the Square of Miracles. Follow the Italian coast to the stunning French Riviera and enjoy amazing views of the harbour and the palace in Monaco. Then continue to glittering Cannes, famed for its film festival.Buffet Breakfast, Dinner

Day : 12

Cannes Free Time

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Enjoy free time in Cannes to explore or relax on the beach and consider a swim in the Mediterranean Sea.Buffet Breakfast

Day : 13

Cannes – Avignon – Lyon

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In the papal town of Avignon view the renowned broken bridge made famous in the song 'sur le pont d'Avignon' and the imposing Papal Palace. Continue to Lyon, the third-largest city in France located in the Rhône-Alpes region. Due to its historical and architectural landmarks this city has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Buffet Breakfast

Day : 14

Lyon – Versailles – Paris (2 Nights)

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This morning travel north through scenic countryside. Stop in Versailles and consider a visit to the magnificent Palace and Gardens of Versailles before arriving in the elegant, romantic capital city of Paris.Buffet Breakfast

Day : 15

Paris Orientation and Free Time

Number of Days : 1

Your morning orientation includes views of the Champs Élysées, Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower. Later consider an excursion to explore Notre Dame and the Latin Quarter. You might like to finish your evening with a cabaret show, for which Paris is famous.Buffet Breakfast